Synapse: This Week's News for LA’s Best Buildings
A State-by-State Model of the US Net-Zero-Carbon Future
Cutting U.S. carbon emissions to zero by midcentury will require trillions of dollars of investment and disrupt entire sectors of the economy reliant on fossil fuels. But that doesn’t mean that states most reliant on fossil fuel extraction or industries powered by them must lose out in the transition.
Moody’s: Improving ESG Transparency will Increasingly Affect Access to Capital
Moody’s Investor Services announced the release of its 2021 ESG Outlook report today. In the new report, Moody’s outlines its expectations for ESG issues to continue increasing in importance in 2021 in the actions of policymakers, regulators, investors and corporate decisionmakers. As ESG trends continue to gain in prominence, their impact on credit quality will also be amplified, according to Moody’s.
What's Next for State Climate Action in the US? 7 Areas to Watch
The Biden administration has committed to a historically ambitious climate agenda. We can expect a profound shift in U.S. federal climate policy — from one of continued domestic rollbacks and international disengagement, to one of forward progress and cooperation. This is critical, as it is not possible to address the climate challenge without federal leadership, and time is running out to avert catastrophic levels of global warming.
Event: Mayoral Housing, Transportation, and Jobs Summit
This annual event convenes leaders from all perspectives of the housing debate to address the housing crisis and its effect on employment and transportation in Los Angeles. The summit features panel discussions, keynote speakers, and academic research surrounding this complex issue.
